VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING SYSTEM PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE

Tech Tips

Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected Area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.

Variable gear ratio steering system
Symptom	Suspected Area	See page
Steering wheel is off-center	Steering wheel is off-center or deviates from neutral position	Click here
VGRS system stops or does not operate	Only if the following are all normal and the problem is still occurring, replace the steering control ECU	Click here
	Actuator temperature is abnormal	Click here
	IG power source circuit	Click here
	IG or PIG power supply circuit	Click here
	Power steering system (check steering effort)	Click here
Steering angle differs between left and right	Steering angle differs between left and right	Click here
Steering wheel vibrates or abnormal noise is heard from steering wheel	Steering wheel vibrates or abnormal noise is heard from steering wheel	Click here
Master warning light (VGRS) malfunction	Master warning light circuit	Click here